Saidi was born in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria but hails from Oyo State, Nigeria where he had his primary, secondary and tertiary education.

Date Of Birth: 5th Febuary 1958

State Of Origin: Kwara State

Marital Status: Married

Most Acted Movie: Modupe Temi ( Thankful ) – The first two cast movie in Africa, Gbogbo Ere ( Total profit ) – The first three cast movie in west Africa, Third Party – The first ever ankara movie in Africa.

He graduated from Kwara State Polytechnic (now Kwara State University).He began acting in 1978, when he presented his first television program titled “Youth Today” on NTA. He produced his first film titled City Girl in 1989 but had featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films.He has featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.